Sturm, Ruger firearms backlog hits record 2 million

'Industry-wide, we are not able to keep up'

Published: 05/02/2013 at 12:21 AM

(Guns.com) Sturm, Ruger & Co. has hit a record and has a massive backlog – again. The demand for firearms is surpassing production by 2 million units, meaning that they need to produce an extra 2 million firearms just to fulfill their current orders. In other words, Ruger is very busy and cannot keep up with the current demand for firearms.

The American-made company located in Prescott, Ariz., Ruger produces the LC9 and LCP pistols. Both are popular, especially among women, for personal defense and concealed carry weapons. In addition to these pistols, among others, Ruger also produces rifles and revolvers. The company has had a reputation for making quality, affordable firearms since 1949.